David Hyde
Reporter
About
David’s people-focused politics coverage tracks local and national races. At KUOW, David has also reported for our Hearken Team answering listener questions,and covered a variety of other topics ranging from vaccine hesitancy to climate change.
Previously David worked as talk show producer and also frequently hosted interviews and live call-in segments. David's education includes PhD ABD in U.S. History from Rutgers University and a BA in History from Reed College.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Professional Affiliations: Society of Professional Journalists
Stories
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Whether Or Not You Hate The Rain - Seattle Streets Are Wet
A series of Pacific storms will pass over Western Washington throughout this holiday week. The storms will bring heavy rain to the Seattle area and inches of snow and avalanche warnings to the mountains. David Hyde checks in with state and local officials about what we can anticipate over the next few days, and how to best plan your holiday travel.
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The Biblical Case For Same-Sex Marriage
Gene Robinson was the first openly gay bishop in a major Christian denomination. We’ll hear his personal story and find out why he thinks Christian critics of same-sex marriage are misreading the Bible.
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George Church: The Harvard Biologist Behind The Personal Genome Project
George Church says scientists may one day be able to resurrect wooly mammoths and use bacteria to make cups or grow houses. David Hyde discusses the science with professor George Church.
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Is Climate Change Responsible For The Coming Frankenstorm?
David Hyde talks to Dan Schrag, a geology professor at Harvard University, who also serves on President Obama's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology about climate change and weather.
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Does Hell Exist?
Thenew documentary "Hellbound" looks at the emerging debate among evangelical Christians about whether hell exists. Filmmaker Kevin Miller interviews a
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Is The Revolution Being Televised?
The faces (and characterizations) you see on TV are changing: The number of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender characters on primetime series is on the rise, but representation of Hispanics has decreased.How far ahead of (or behind) the cultural curve is TV? Pop culture expert and communications professor Robert Thompson evaluates the fall line-up.
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Slavery Story Has Seattle Ties
When Carver Clark Gayton was growing up in Seattle in the 1940s he didn’t hear anything about African-American history in school. But his mother told him stories, including one about his great-grandfather Lewis George Clarke.Clarke was an escaped slave and an abolitionist. His personal story found its way into the anti-slavery novel "Uncle Tom’s Cabin" that went on to become the second most popular book in the 19th century. It’s seen as one of the causes of the Civil War.Carver Clark Gayton joins us to talk about the book he wrote about his great-grandfather's story.
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Renters Vs. Landlords: What You Need To Know
The Seattle City Council recently passed a new law requiring property inspections on tenant properties. How will the new law affect you?
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A Story Of Heart With Music Biographer Charles R. Cross
The two women behind the Seattle rock band Heart, Nancy and Ann Wilson, have a new biography out. It's written with the help of music biographer Charles R. Cross. It's called, "Kicking And Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul And Rock and Roll." Charles R. Cross joins us.
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How Accurate Are Candidate Statements In The Voter's Pamphlet?
You may have already received your state voter's pamphlet in the mail. How much do you trust the candidate's statements?